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What is defined as preterm birth?

Birth occurring at or before 35 weeks of pregnancy (correct)

Birth of twins or multiples

Birth of a baby weighing less than 5 pounds 8 ounces

Birth occurring after 40 weeks of pregnancy

Which of the following best describes the Apgar Scale?

A measurement of infant length and weight

A scale for measuring brain development in infants

A test used to evaluate maternal health during pregnancy

A method for assessing infant health immediately after birth (correct)

Which type of delivery involves surgically removing the baby from the mother?

Vaginal delivery

Cesarean delivery (correct)

Home birth

Natural birth

What is considered low birth weight for infants?

Less than 5 pounds 8 ounces Signup and view all the answers

Kangaroo care primarily involves what type of interaction between parent and baby?

Skin-to-skin contact Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding extremely low birth weight infants?

They weigh less than 2 pounds 3 ounces Signup and view all the answers

What is a common benefit of kangaroo care for infants?

Improved respiratory functioning in the long-term Signup and view all the answers

What indicates that an infant is small for date?

Having a lower weight than normal for their length of pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the umbilical cord?

To connect the baby to the placenta Signup and view all the answers

During which period of prenatal development does organogenesis occur?

Embryonic period Signup and view all the answers

What misconception does 'ethnic gloss' convey?

All ethnic groups are inherently similar Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the fetal period in prenatal development?

Around seven months Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the first trimester of prenatal development?

Covers the time from conception to 12 weeks Signup and view all the answers

Which structure envelops the preliminary tissues of the entire body during early development?

Amniotic sac Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'trophoblast' refer to in prenatal development?

The outer layer of cells that provides nutrition and support Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant concern associated with gender bias in research?

It can lead to conclusions about male experiences being applied to females Signup and view all the answers

At what age do infants begin to distinguish between male and female faces?

3 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method used to assess whether infants can distinguish between different stimuli?

Visual preference method Signup and view all the answers

What type of grasp involves using the whole hand to hold an object?

Palmer grasp Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon describes a decrease in responsiveness to a repeated stimulus?

Habituation Signup and view all the answers

What is intermodal perception in infants?

Ability to relate and integrate information from multiple senses Signup and view all the answers

What describes insecure disorganized babies?

They show strong patterns of avoidance and resistance. Signup and view all the answers

At what age do infants start to prefer salty tastes?

Around 4 months Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the ability of infants to perceive an object as unchanged in size despite changes in distance?

Size constancy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains reciprocal socialization?

Children socialize parents just as parents socialize children. Signup and view all the answers

What role does scaffolding play in parenting during the first year?

It involves parents timing interactions for turn-taking. Signup and view all the answers

Which group is more likely to support the idea that nature plays a significant role in perceptual development?

Nativists Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus of developmental social neuroscience?

Understanding connections between socioemotional processes and brain development. Signup and view all the answers

Which caregiving style is primarily associated with mothers?

Child-care activities like feeding and changing. Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is emphasized in the maternal-infant bond?

Oxytocin Signup and view all the answers

How do fathers typically interact with their infants compared to mothers?

With a focus on play-centered activities. Signup and view all the answers

What indicates the importance of caregivers' sensitivity?

It is linked to developing secure attachment. Signup and view all the answers

What tends to happen to adults' happiness as they age?

They experience increased life satisfaction. Signup and view all the answers

What does the continuity-discontinuity issue refer to in development?

The debate on whether development is gradual or occurs in distinct stages. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation for behavior according to Erikson’s psychosocial theory?

Social relationships. Signup and view all the answers

Which crisis corresponds to the stage of development from 1 to 3 years in Erikson’s theory?

Autonomy versus shame and doubt. Signup and view all the answers

How does life experience affect happiness in older adults?

It helps them adapt more easily to change. Signup and view all the answers

In developmental theories, what does 'social age' refer to?

The perceived social roles associated with different ages. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first crisis identified in Erikson's psychosocial stages?

Trust versus mistrust. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about happiness in older age is true?

Older adults often maintain or increase happiness due to better relationships. Signup and view all the answers

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What is defined as preterm birth?

Which of the following best describes the Apgar Scale?

Which type of delivery involves surgically removing the baby from the mother?

What is considered low birth weight for infants?

Kangaroo care primarily involves what type of interaction between parent and baby?

Which of the following statements is true regarding extremely low birth weight infants?

What is a common benefit of kangaroo care for infants?

What indicates that an infant is small for date?

What is the primary function of the umbilical cord?

During which period of prenatal development does organogenesis occur?

What misconception does 'ethnic gloss' convey?

What is the duration of the fetal period in prenatal development?

Which statement accurately describes the first trimester of prenatal development?

Which structure envelops the preliminary tissues of the entire body during early development?

What does the term 'trophoblast' refer to in prenatal development?

What is a significant concern associated with gender bias in research?

At what age do infants begin to distinguish between male and female faces?

What is the primary method used to assess whether infants can distinguish between different stimuli?

What type of grasp involves using the whole hand to hold an object?

What phenomenon describes a decrease in responsiveness to a repeated stimulus?

What is intermodal perception in infants?

What describes insecure disorganized babies?

At what age do infants start to prefer salty tastes?

Which term describes the ability of infants to perceive an object as unchanged in size despite changes in distance?

Which of the following best explains reciprocal socialization?

What role does scaffolding play in parenting during the first year?

Which group is more likely to support the idea that nature plays a significant role in perceptual development?

What is a key focus of developmental social neuroscience?

Which caregiving style is primarily associated with mothers?

Which hormone is emphasized in the maternal-infant bond?

How do fathers typically interact with their infants compared to mothers?

What indicates the importance of caregivers' sensitivity?

What tends to happen to adults' happiness as they age?

What does the continuity-discontinuity issue refer to in development?

What is the primary motivation for behavior according to Erikson’s psychosocial theory?

Which crisis corresponds to the stage of development from 1 to 3 years in Erikson’s theory?

How does life experience affect happiness in older adults?

In developmental theories, what does 'social age' refer to?

What is the first crisis identified in Erikson's psychosocial stages?

Which statement about happiness in older age is true?

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